綟 (lì) - A type of greenish-black silk fabric & a type of grass or plant

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lì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

綟 · lì

A type of greenish-black silk fabric;

a type of grass or plant;

to twist or braid;

a pale green color.

A type of greenish-black silk fabrica type of grass or plantto twist or braid

Usage highlights

greenishbraided threadspale green colortype of grasssilk fabrictwisted cord

Synonyms

  • 绿— green (color)
  • 黑— black (color)
  • 丝— silk

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient robe was made of dark green silk (綟绶).
  • She braided the threads carefully (綟丝).
  • The fabric had a distinctive greenish-black hue (綟色).
  • This plant is known as綟草 in herbal medicine.

Collocations

  • greenish-black silk(綟绶)
  • braided threads(綟丝)
  • pale green color(綟色)
  • type of grass(綟草)
  • silk fabric(綟帛)
  • twisted cord(綟带)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for specific grades of silk fabric in ancient China, particularly for official garments.
  • The character appears in classical texts describing textiles and colors, reflecting the sophistication of ancient Chinese silk production.
  • Also used in traditional Chinese medicine for certain herbal references.

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